Tell me about your work? What are you currently working on?
A lot. I work a lot. Always. I'm working on a few commissions, but I have a lot of things under wraps. Lots of tricks up my sleeves. Things I don't show anyone until the time is right. A lot of the work is based on dreams, spirit animals, alchemy, transformation. I'm currently building a body of work for my solo show in April 2014 at the Hollow Gallery in Portland, Oregon.
When did you decided to become an artist?
It wasn't really a decision. I knew I was an artist from the time I was little but I didn't know what form it would take. I decided to pursue painting seriously in 2008 or 2009.
What artists inspire you the most?
Alan Moore, Terrence McKenna, David Lynch, and of course my circle of friends that I paint with.
What do you love about painting, and what do you hate?
I love just about everything there is to painting. It's incredibly vast and constantly evolving. I learn so much with each painting and it's one of the few things in life that I could never lose interest in. What do I hate about it? I don't know, maybe when I forget to put my brushes in water and they dry out and get ruined? [laughs]
Do you remember When did you made your very first painting/sculpture?
I don't know, maybe when I was five?
What mediums do you like to work with, and and why?
I paint with Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Colored Pencils, Collage elements, and so on. Because of the layers, I like acrylic because it dries fast. I mostly work on wood because it takes the pencil marks much better than canvas. I also build the frames for them myself.
Are there any members of your family who support you and your art?
My mom and dad believe in me for sure, they are very proud of me.
Your work has got a darker approach to it, which i personally love. is there a reason for that?
I'm not sure, I think a lot of my work is really happy. We all have our own interpretations though. Whatever comes out comes out, and sometimes it could be viewed as dark, but I think there is a need to have a balance of both light and dark in every medium that an artist works in.
Is there a favorite painting you ever made, and would never sell?
For sure. Each painting teaches me a lesson so I like to hold onto paintings until I learn what I need to from them. Some are also just very personal and I couldn't bring myself to part with them.
Are there any other forms of creativity do you like, other than painting?
I like to sing, play guitar, write, and so on.
Do you have a favourite color when you paint?
I don't always use it but "Titan Buff" or as I call it, "Coffee spilled on grandmother's doilies".
Where do you work? do you have a studio? do you work at home?
I worked from home for a while and then I started getting big commissions and decided that I needed more room and a dedicated place to bring collectors to so I just recently moved into a new studio. Having a place to paint outside of the house has definitely helped me because it forces me to get out and see the light of day. [laughs]
Do you ever open your studio to the public... and if not would you consider doing it at all?
Yes, I think it's important for people to see my process and the amount of work that I've created. It's a big difference being able to view my work in person as opposed to just seeing it on the internet. I think it carries a lot more energy and resonates with people in a way that a computer monitor or phone screen cannot. I also enjoy meeting people and being able to hear their stories and connect with them.
Do you paint for a living or do you have a job on the side?
I paint full time.
How would you classify your work?
Alchemical, magical, honest, spacey, psychedelic, primitive, abstract, expressionism, etc.
How long does a painting take from beginning to end?
That depends on each piece. Sometimes weeks, sometimes months.
How do you know when a work is finished? When it clicks into place, when it feels right. I just know.
Do you have any exhibitions coming, and is there a cool art scene where you live?
The art scene in Portland is all right. There are a lot of artists living here and it's nice to have so many people that believe in you. I have a lot of friends that are artists and we paint together often. My next exhibit is in April at the Hollow Gallery, but I will probably be part of several group shows in between now and then.
Do you ever do any commissioned work?
Yes. On a pretty regular basis now. I enjoy commissions very much. Sometimes it's for a private collection, but I've also done shirt designs, album covers, and so on.
How would you like to be remembered in a few hundred years?
Probably the same as I'd like to be remembered now, as being inspirational and proving that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.
Thank you for this interview
A lot. I work a lot. Always. I'm working on a few commissions, but I have a lot of things under wraps. Lots of tricks up my sleeves. Things I don't show anyone until the time is right. A lot of the work is based on dreams, spirit animals, alchemy, transformation. I'm currently building a body of work for my solo show in April 2014 at the Hollow Gallery in Portland, Oregon.
When did you decided to become an artist?
It wasn't really a decision. I knew I was an artist from the time I was little but I didn't know what form it would take. I decided to pursue painting seriously in 2008 or 2009.
What artists inspire you the most?
Alan Moore, Terrence McKenna, David Lynch, and of course my circle of friends that I paint with.
What do you love about painting, and what do you hate?
I love just about everything there is to painting. It's incredibly vast and constantly evolving. I learn so much with each painting and it's one of the few things in life that I could never lose interest in. What do I hate about it? I don't know, maybe when I forget to put my brushes in water and they dry out and get ruined? [laughs]
Do you remember When did you made your very first painting/sculpture?
I don't know, maybe when I was five?
What mediums do you like to work with, and and why?
I paint with Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Colored Pencils, Collage elements, and so on. Because of the layers, I like acrylic because it dries fast. I mostly work on wood because it takes the pencil marks much better than canvas. I also build the frames for them myself.
Are there any members of your family who support you and your art?
My mom and dad believe in me for sure, they are very proud of me.
Your work has got a darker approach to it, which i personally love. is there a reason for that?
I'm not sure, I think a lot of my work is really happy. We all have our own interpretations though. Whatever comes out comes out, and sometimes it could be viewed as dark, but I think there is a need to have a balance of both light and dark in every medium that an artist works in.
Is there a favorite painting you ever made, and would never sell?
For sure. Each painting teaches me a lesson so I like to hold onto paintings until I learn what I need to from them. Some are also just very personal and I couldn't bring myself to part with them.
Are there any other forms of creativity do you like, other than painting?
I like to sing, play guitar, write, and so on.
Do you have a favourite color when you paint?
I don't always use it but "Titan Buff" or as I call it, "Coffee spilled on grandmother's doilies".
Where do you work? do you have a studio? do you work at home?
I worked from home for a while and then I started getting big commissions and decided that I needed more room and a dedicated place to bring collectors to so I just recently moved into a new studio. Having a place to paint outside of the house has definitely helped me because it forces me to get out and see the light of day. [laughs]
Do you ever open your studio to the public... and if not would you consider doing it at all?
Yes, I think it's important for people to see my process and the amount of work that I've created. It's a big difference being able to view my work in person as opposed to just seeing it on the internet. I think it carries a lot more energy and resonates with people in a way that a computer monitor or phone screen cannot. I also enjoy meeting people and being able to hear their stories and connect with them.
Do you paint for a living or do you have a job on the side?
I paint full time.
How would you classify your work?
Alchemical, magical, honest, spacey, psychedelic, primitive, abstract, expressionism, etc.
How long does a painting take from beginning to end?
That depends on each piece. Sometimes weeks, sometimes months.
How do you know when a work is finished? When it clicks into place, when it feels right. I just know.
Do you have any exhibitions coming, and is there a cool art scene where you live?
The art scene in Portland is all right. There are a lot of artists living here and it's nice to have so many people that believe in you. I have a lot of friends that are artists and we paint together often. My next exhibit is in April at the Hollow Gallery, but I will probably be part of several group shows in between now and then.
Do you ever do any commissioned work?
Yes. On a pretty regular basis now. I enjoy commissions very much. Sometimes it's for a private collection, but I've also done shirt designs, album covers, and so on.
How would you like to be remembered in a few hundred years?
Probably the same as I'd like to be remembered now, as being inspirational and proving that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.
Thank you for this interview